Dictionary of Bible Themes An ornament or a status symbol, sometimes used in sacred furnishings or as a charm. Rings worn as jewellery Genesis 24:22,30,47Gold nose rings, worn especially by women Proverbs 11:22These were often given by a suitor as a symbol of betrothal: Isaiah 3:21Ezekiel 16:12 Genesis 41:42 Numbers 31:50 The signet ring as a sign of authority Esther 3:10,12; 8:8Daniel 6:17 Jeremiah 22:24 Haggai 2:23 People are sometimes symbolically referred to as God's signet ring, having his seal of ownership and authority: Genesis 35:4Gold ear-rings, worn by men and women Exodus 32:2-3; 35:22Ear-rings were sometimes used as charms or amulets: Judges 8:24-25Job 42:11 Rings as indications of wealth or status Hosea 2:13Luke 15:22 James 2:2 Exodus 25:12-15 Rings used in sacred furnishings On the ark of the covenant Exodus 25:26-27On the table Exodus 26:24-29In the tabernacle Exodus 28:23-24On priestly garments Exodus 27:4-7; 30:4; 37:27See also For carrying altars 1670 symbols4333 gold 5140 breasts 5172 offal 5215 authority 5518 seal 5654 betrothal 5708 marriage 5778 adorning 5915 ornaments 7306 ark of the covenant 7459 tabernacle, in OT |
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